Barbara Battles Polio To Become MGM Star
Hollywood profile of Barbara, polio survivor, who defied paralysis to pursue acting. After nine months in a polio ward she returned to perform in House of Numbers with Jack Palance and was linked to Elvis Presley’s Jailhouse Kid. She signed with MGM, endured a public long term contract, and divorced actor Alan Wells.
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Man Faints During Gross Fraud Guilty Plea Result
Richard Corbett, 29, of Lafayette pleaded guilty to writing a fraudulent $28 check. He fainted in court as Circuit Judge Paul D. Ewan prepared to pronounce sentence. the judge suspended the sentence after Corbett was revived.
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After Death Eugene ONeill Charms Broadway World
Posthumous interest in Eugene ONeill surges as Long Day's Journey Into Night dominates awards talk and revival stages. Hollywood eyes film rights while Sweden and researchers expand the biographical flood. The 25 year ban on his papers ends in 1978, promising renewed scrutiny.
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Divorce Decree Held Up In California Interlocutory Case
A divorce case from a woman who married July 29 1955 and filed suit December 1 1955 remains unsettled as she obtained an interlocutory decree a year ago. California law delays finality of interlocutory decrees for one year.
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Violinist Mooney Escapes Jail After Speeding Arrest
Mrs. Ric carda Mooney of the Denver Symphony Orchestra says a police officer released her and a friend after she played My Wild Irish Rose at the station. They were arrested for speeding and avoided a fine.
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Italian Stars Meet At Last In Hollywood
Sophia Loren and Anna Magnani finally cross paths in Hollywood while both work on Paramount lot. Loren notes film people drift apart after work and reveal meeting Gina Lollobrigida only briefly in London. Lively talk about Jayne’s publicity efforts and a preview for Boy on a Dolphin.
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de Ead
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Jayne
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